Spiced Apple Butter with Raisins

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An ancient method of preserving fruit, enjoyed by Roman emporers and Greek philosophers alike. In the Netherlands, guys will spread this on bread with a slice of cheese.
Ready in: 3 hours 10 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 8 apples, peeled and chopped
• 1 1/2 cups apple cider
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup dark molasses
• 2 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon groudn cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3/4 cup golden raisins
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

Preparation method

Prep: 10 mins | Cook: 2 hours | Extra time: 1 hour, cooling

1. Combine everything but the raisins and lemon zest in a saucepan and set over high heat. When mixture boils, turn heat down to low.
2. Cook for about 2 hours, stirring every 5 to 10 minutes or so, until the sauce thickens well. Then add raisins and lemon zest and cool for at least 1 hour. Serve.